"Each answer that you figure out in this little riddle

Will lead you to a name of the 'Man in the Middle'."

(Copyright:   Charlette Denise Sutton / March 2007)

1. For many women, waiting for a special event like this may take a while,

But the wait is made much sweeter because that special someone is at the end of the

aisle.

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2. This base is the strength of cemented stone and plastered bricks.

Often rejected by man, you'll never find anything more powerful than this!

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3. Our future would be filled with dread

If this "sacrifice" had not chosen to die in our stead.

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4. With the use of this object, God's warrior had the last laugh.

Knowing that the threat of his powerful enemy did not last.

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5. Some things are better kept to yourself

But if this person is true to you, they won't tell anyone else.

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6. Nothing else in life has been this perfectly duplicated.

Yet many missed this "Promise" which for so long had been anticipated.

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7. This particular article can be used as a powerful force.

To hold you firmly in place until you are ready to set sail on the right course.

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8. If you really want to make someone mad,

Try approaching them with this when it makes them look bad.

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9. If I named part of this title, many could answer to the call;

But only One has the authority to use this full title above all.

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10. Even though it had the power to heal, this filled Herod with dread.

Because it brought to life everything the prophets had ever said.

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11. A change in season can make you naked or clothe you.

But the essence of what begins your life is what holds you.

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12. This is a title that no woman could ever claim.

Although He is our Father, He's also known by this name.

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13. Jesus knows how it will all end because He initiated the story.

Trust He will complete His plan and remember to give Him the glory.

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14. With You, the arrows on this line could point either way.

For nothing could ever limit anything that You do or say.

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15. In defeating the enemy, the use of only one was enough.

With you a person can do easily what others claim is too tough!

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16. Others must be chosen for this position, Your entitlement came supreme.

Some will take your decisions to be merciful, others may feel it is mean.

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17. The awesomeness of using these names in this riddle

Is that they directly refer to Jesus as the man in the middle.

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18. If You can undo all the evil that has been done.

What has the power to conquer you? No one!

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Answers

      1.  Bridegroom  (Matthew 9:25)     

2. Chief Cornerstone  (Ephesians 2:20-22)  

3. Lamb of God  (John 1:29)

4. Rock (I Corinthians 10:4)

5. Friend  (John 15:13-15)

6. Image of the Invisible God  (Colosians 1:13-15)

7. Anchor  (Hebrews 6:18,19)

8. Truth  (John 14:6)

9. King of Kings and/or Lord of Lords  (I Tim 6:15)

10. Word  (John 1:1,14)

11. Branch  (Isaiah 11:1)

12. Son of Man  (Matthew 20:28)

13. Author and Finisher of our Faith  (Hebrews 12:2)

14. Alpha and Omega Beginning and End First and Last (Revelation 22:13)

15. Rock  (I Corinthians 10:4)

16. Judge  (Acts 10:42)

17. Mediator / Intercessor  (I Timothy 2:5,6)

18. Resurrection  (John 11:25)